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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Digging into some numbers this morning in Game Industry Chat: Revshare - What is Revshare? Or different flavors: volunteer, co-op, or game jams, etc. - What is the promise (and reality) of these models - Can they work? - Handshakes vs contracts? Join in: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This morning in the Game Industry Coffee Chat: Game Journalism - The economics of games reviews - Reporting on games biz - Biases in the press - the historical pipeline from game writing to CM Join in: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Game Industry Coffee Chat - WTF! (Welcome To Friday!) - the most unusual personal quirks you've seen in a creative environments - worst advice you've ever received (or given) in games - bygone tech - engage, fire phone, stadia... Come share some stories (or just listen along): gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Come join us this morning with @davidgallaher.bsky.social hosting "Turning Off Your Brain: Can You Still Enjoy the Thing When You Know How it's Made?" Once you've spent years making games, can you play games without editing it in your head. What if you have a history with the devs. gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This morning in the Game Industry Coffee Chat: Burnout - Mental Health in an industry that seems to hate you - Recognizing your limits and dealing with the stress - Keeping your energy ...and empathy - Finding joy Let's let it out together: discord.gg/YMnKJ7BPQ

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: Burnout - Mental Health in an industry that seems to hate you - Recognizing your limits and dealing with the stress - Keeping your energy ...and empathy - Finding joy Let's let it out together: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

With the Xbox news coming out today we want to share our deepest sympathies with those impacted. Our community always aim to help. If you need a place to start, we’ve put together a guide to layoffs with some helpful resources! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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The Game Industry Coffee Chat’s Layoff Survival Guide gameindustry.cc This is a general list of information compiled from the experiences of others who have been laid off in the past. Not all...

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: Xbox - The other shoe seems poised to drop. - What are the likely changes. Who will likely be impacted. - What does it mean for the industry - How to help Let’s chat: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

If you're not in the Game Industry: Executive Decisions - Why some games get cancelled and others go all the way through - Who gets credits and why? - Executive compensation and incentives Mostly though, lots of stories from a bunch of AAA vets. Stay a while: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: Culture - How do you define culture? Mission statements? - Company culture? Industry culture? National culture? - Changing your culture or adapt to it - Why does it matter so much? JOIN IN: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today in the Game Industry: How We Do Things - Production, process, and priorization - Different work cultures at different companies - How light can you go? - Are we really talking about crunch again? Lots of great voices this morning: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today’s Coffee Chat topic: Who Are Your Future Players? - Building for yourself vs. building for an audience - Professional game dev vs. Hobbyist thinking - How has the market shifted? How is it likely to keep changing? - Supply vs Demand Let’s dive in: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today in the Game Industry: Think Before You Speak - Rockstar discord revelations - AI is always listening - Your reputation precedes you - Conference behaviors - Evolving your behaviors vs burning bridges Join us to talk about talking: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today in the Game Industry: Unions - Blizzard contract finalized - Final tribunal for Rockstar 31 - Pros and Cons of how Unions can work in games - How Unions differ from Guilds and how Guilds work in Hollywood gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Important talk in the Game Industry this morning: How Do We Fix The Industry? - Current state of the industry and what's likely to happen over the next few years - How did we get here? - What can we do - as an industry and as individuals Join us: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This morning in the Game Industry Coffee Chat - Game Dev Degrees - Over 400 colleges and universities in the US - Do degrees actually help (or hurt) and how? - Why so many programs? - Should we be recommending people go to school for video games? Drop in here: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Quiet week what with the holiday, and prep for PAX, Blizzcon, happening right now, seemed.a good time to discuss: Volunteering - Organizing Volunteer game teams - How to motivate/retain people who aren't collecting a paycheck - Is it actually worth it? Join in with your thoughts: gameindustry.cc

That Kenn Guy @thatkennguy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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This was far more insightful than I thought it would have any right being. We got into some really fun stuff today. Not just about advancing your career, but also about making better games along the way. Really crazy connections today. Super fun!

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happening now in the Game Industry: Career Momentum - From avoiding layoffs to getting that promotion - Which certs and training matter most? - Being seen as more than just your job description - Creating visibility Several veteran devs sharing their tips right now: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happening NOW in the Game Industry: Expertise - Experience vs Expertise vs being an Expert - Where are the lines and how do you know where you fit in? - Dunning-Kruegar to Imposter Syndrome - How AI impacts this and will continue to worse Share your expertise with us: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This morning in the Game: September Surge - Q3 is wrapping up, how big should we expect the surge to be now - What even is the September Surge - Does this go both ways? Join us to talk game jobs! discord.gg/4rez8GF8f

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: Reputation Matters - The Industry is built on relationships - it's not enough to just let your work speak for itself, others must speak for you - What you say publicly will track back to you in ways you don't expect Join us speaking here: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today in the Game Industry: a Game by any Other Name - What is the definition of a game? Games vs gaming? What is a gamer? What do people expect? - What happens you change things up on a game too drastically? - Where does art vs product begin or end? Join in: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Gamescom week continues, but for the Game Industrythis morning: Gatekeeping - Where is gatekeeping actually happening and where is it just an excuse? - Who defines gatekeeping? Is your game is Indie or not? Do you count as a dev? - Is all gatekeeping bad? Join in: gameindustry.cc

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That Kenn Guy @thatkennguy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

...or, "How to act like a human."

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This morning in Game Industry: Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon - The perpetual problem of networking - why some folks get it and others stall - It's not really not about who you know, but who they know (and who THEY know...) - How to avoid the transactionality gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today in the Game Industry: What is the Value of a Conference? - Gamescom is next week, GDC registration is now open -How is DICE different from PAX; SLICE from Mag West? - Which conferences are for Learning vs Pitching vs Networking? Let’s chat: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today: Competent Confidence or Toxic Arrogance - CEOs attacking writers or game devs attacking each other on a player Livestream - Auteur Devs who focus on artistic purity over scheduling - Over promising vs Delivering Commitments - Often unearned arrogance discord.gg/4rez8GF8f

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: Why Some Genres Are Just Harder to Build - Teams, game genres, technologies, time all cost money- some more than others - Specific issues endemic to certain genres: MMOs, RTSs, ImSims, MOBAs Some genre heavy hitters in the room this morning discord.gg/4rez8GF8f

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Continuing this discussion this morning: The Power of Friction - It's never been easier to make and ship games, so why do games take longer than ever on average - Have we lost our ability to confront one another in creative endeavors Let's talk about intentional friction: gameindustry.com

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Game Industry is live! As we've done the past few weeks, it's Show and Tell today, or a a bit of a Friday Free-for-All. A lot of our discussion this morning has been about Netflix, but also the larger Tech industry vs Game industry. Join in: gameindustry.cc

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That Kenn Guy @thatkennguy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Execs (+AI) vs. Everyone Else...

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: Us vs. Them Somehow, we’ve managed to turn “we all make video games” into: Veterans vs. juniors. Different disciples vs each other Indie vs. AAA vs. AA AI proponents vs. AI Skeptics Come bring your grievances. Leave your sword at the door: discord.gg/4rez8GF8f

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

GOOD MORNING GAME INDUSTRY! Today: Where did all the grown-ups go? The game industry has an interesting problem: Ageism Some of the people who know the most about making games are increasingly choosing not to make games anymore. And it's worth asking why. Let’s chat: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join us to talk through the Middle Strikes Back! The return of AA! The industry has spent years cutting costs, reducing teams, and making development more sustainable. But what happens when you build something too big to be indie and too small to compete with AAA? Join us: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Happening NOW in the Game Industry: Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want - What you ask for vs what you meant vs what you actually want vs what you get - "Given the opportunity, players would optimize the fun right out of the game." - Unintended consequences Gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It’s time for Show and Tell! Game devs are swapping stories, talking behind-the-scenes, and all the secrets you’ve wanted to know! Join us now : gameindustry.cc

That Kenn Guy @thatkennguy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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One of the least fun...and most critical talks we've had in months. Devs need to be thinking of how to survive their next layoff as an eventuality, not a possibility.

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tomorrow morning we’re diving into how to build your Emergency Career Kit! If you lost your job tomorrow would you be ready? We’ll discuss: - How to minimize losing your job in the first place - Are your resume and portfolio ready to send? - What skills should you be building? Gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We’re live in the chat this morning! Be sure to stop in ☺️ gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📣The games industry has never been louder. Tomorrow morning’s coffee chat topic: Getting Lost in the Noise We’ll discuss - standing out without shouting the loudest - making your work visible - cutting through the stream of info No matter your disciple, we hope you’ll join us: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happening now in the Game Industry Why Good Ideas Get Ignored! - New games, new features, new headcount, new funding, new anything - what was your idea? - Are your ideas ACTUALLY as good as you think they are? - Emotional Influence vs Data and Facts Join in: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Welcome to Making Yourself More Effective Week 👏🏻 Today’s topic: You Know Nothing of My Work - What Every Discipline Wishes Everyone Else Understood - Tired of explaining your job to your peers - Want to know more about what it's actually like to work in X? Let's get into it! gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This morning in Game Industry Cola Chat: New Coke! - Corporate conspiracies - Marketing campaigns that killed and fizzled - Controlling the narrative and driving sentiment - Coke vs Pepsi Let’s get into it! : gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This morning in the Game Industry: the Engine Talk - What IS an engine and what does it give you - Unreal vs Unity vs Godot vs Whatever - Build vs Buy - What would it take for a new competitor? Jump in: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Today - RIGHT NOW in fact - in the Game Industry: Show and Tell - Game Devs sharing stories of the things they're most proud of (and would rather forget) - The challenges, compromises, and lessons learned - Behind-the-scenes stories from shipped games Join in: gameindustry.cc

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Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Happening NOW in the Game Industry: Game Industry Tourists - Gamer vs Game Dev mentality - Devs treating this as a career vs those treating it as a hobby and why it matters - Non-game companies dipping their toes into the industry and what happens when they back out Join us: gameindustry.cc

Game Industry Coffee Chat (GICC) @gameindustrycc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This morning in the Game: Why Won't Anyone Give You a Chance? - How the industry - how people - are motivated. For jobs, pitches, and sales. - Why influence matters more than need, and why passion and potential aren't the differentiator you think it is Happening NOW: discord.gg/NKCKXnakw